2015 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 05 - State Government, Government Procedures, Land Use
Chapter 179 - Administration of State Institutions
Section 179.570 - Powers and duties of board; report to legislature.

The Oregon State Hospital Advisory Board established by ORS 179.560:

(1) Shall periodically conduct a comprehensive review of federal and state laws concerning, and administrative rules, policies, procedures and protocols of the Oregon State Hospital related to, the safety, security and care of patients;

(2) May make recommendations directly to the superintendent of the Oregon State Hospital, the Director of the Oregon Health Authority, the Legislative Assembly or interim committees of the Legislative Assembly concerning:

(a) Federal and state laws concerning, and administrative rules, policies, procedures and protocols of the hospital related to, the safety, security and care of patients;

(b) Performance measures related to the safety, security and care of patients;

(c) Goals for improvement in the safety, security and care of patients of the hospital and improvements that are under way; and

(d) Potential legislative proposals or budget packages related to the hospital; and

(3) Shall report annually to an appropriate committee of the Legislative Assembly regarding the activities of the board.

[2009 c.704 §3; 2011 c.720 §67]

Note: See note under 179.560.